Chatham Area Transit Authority - Federal Legislative Advocacy Services - Project No. 2026-03
Chatham Area Transit AuthoritySpecial District · Savannah, GA- Due
- Nov 7, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 20, 2025
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Victor Colon
- (912) 651-0453
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
Chatham Area Transit Authority (CAT) is soliciting proposals from qualified professionals to provide Federal Legislative Advocacy Services. The scope includes monitoring legislation, providing a bill tracking service, maintaining a regular bill list, performing legislative advocacy, coordinating legislative and regulatory efforts, special project facilitation, establishing an active presence in Washington D.C., Atlanta, or regionally, and focusing on budget issues and appropriations. The anticipated contract term is three (3) years with two (2) one-year extension options. Proposals are due by November 7, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. EST, with a vendor inquiry deadline of October 31, 2025. Proposers must comply with Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) requirements, provide commercial general and professional liability insurance with limits of not less than $1,000,000, and submit three years of comprehensive financial statements.
Professional qualifications for performance of required service to include specialized experience and technical competence (50%), Past Performance in terms of cost control, quality of work and compliance with performance schedules (25%), The capacity to accomplish the work according to specifications and within the required time (25%)
SUMMARY
Chatham Area Transit Authority (CAT) is soliciting proposals from qualified professionals to provide Federal Legislative Advocacy Services.
The scope includes monitoring legislation, providing a bill tracking service, maintaining a regular bill list, performing legislative advocacy, coordinating legislative and regulatory efforts, special project facilitation, establishing an active presence in Washington D.C., Atlanta, or regionally, and focusing on budget issues and appropriations. The anticipated contract term is three (3) years with two (2) one-year extension options. Proposals are due by November 7, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. EST, with a vendor inquiry deadline of October 31, 2025. Proposers must comply with Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) requirements, provide commercial general and professional liability insurance with limits of not less than $1,000,000, and submit three years of comprehensive financial statements.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Professional qualifications for performance of required service to include specialized experience and technical competence (50%), Past Performance in terms of cost control, quality of work and compliance with performance schedules (25%), The capacity to accomplish the work according to specifications and within the required time (25%)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Financial Statement/Tax Return, Evidence of Gen. Liability Insurance, Attachment B – References, Attachment C – Addendum Acknowledgment, Attachment D – Offeror’s Checklist, Attachment E – Proposer Information Form, Attachment F – Federal Clause Certification, Lobbying Certification
- Submit to
- https://www.catchacat.org/about-cat/doing-business/procurement/procurement-opportunities/
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Savannah, GA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Chatham Area Transit Authority?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 7, 2025. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://www.catchacat.org/about-cat/doing-business/procurement/procurement-opportunities/. For questions, contact Victor Colon.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Chatham Area Transit Authority in GA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Victor Colon at (912) 651-0453. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Professional qualifications for performance of required service to include specialized experience and technical competence (50%), Past Performance in terms of cost control, quality of work and complia..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Chatham Area Transit Authority?
All active and historical solicitations from Chatham Area Transit Authority are tracked and searchable. As a special district agency, Chatham Area Transit Authority regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Financial Statement/Tax Return, Evidence of Gen. Liability Insurance, Attachment B – References, Attachment C – Addendum Acknowledgment, Attachment D – Offeror’s Checklist, Attachment E – Proposer Inf. Review the full document from Chatham Area Transit Authority for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Savannah, GA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.